Robin Fellhauer Scores Fastest Bundesliga Goal After Neuer Error
Robin Fellhauer has set a new Bundesliga record after scoring for Augsburg just eight seconds into the Bavarian derby against Bayern Munich at the WWK Arena.
The Augsburg forward pounced on a rare Manuel Neuer error straight from kick-off, blocking the Bayern captain’s attempted pass before rolling the ball into an empty goal. Bayern were behind almost immediately in a match expected to provide a major test for Vincent Kompany’s side.
Quick facts
- Fellhauer scored eight seconds after kick-off.
- The goal is the fastest in Bundesliga history.
- Neuer’s attempted distribution was charged down by Fellhauer.
- The previous record was nine seconds.
- Kevin Volland and Karim Bellarabi had jointly held the old mark.
Neuer received the opening pass and looked to launch Bayern from the back, but Fellhauer closed him down at speed. The Augsburg player got in front of the clearance attempt and had a simple finish with the goalkeeper stranded.
The 40-year-old Neuer was left collecting the ball from his net as the travelling Bayern support and visiting bench processed the chaotic start. Bayern had to switch quickly from their planned early control to an immediate chase for an equaliser.
Fellhauer’s strike beats the nine-second standard previously shared by Volland and Bellarabi. Volland scored after nine seconds for Hoffenheim against Bayern in 2015, while Bellarabi matched that time for Bayer Leverkusen in 2014.
The moment will also renew attention on Neuer’s form and future. His willingness to play aggressively outside the traditional goalkeeper role helped define a career that includes a World Cup and multiple Champions League titles, but the risk attached to that approach remains clear.
For Augsburg, the next task is to protect a historic advantage against Bayern. For Kompany’s team, the response after an eight-second setback becomes the immediate issue.
